Did
the breeder take good care of the dogs, did they spend time with them, or is it strictly a money - making venture to them?
Not exact matches
A serious hobby
breeder will usually belong to a breed club, be involved in showing
dogs, present a clean environment with healthy,
well - socialized puppies, be at least as interested in your qualifications to be an owner as you are in the
breeder, give you a record
of dates and types
of inoculations and worming and insist that you
take the pup to a vet for a check - up and to continue with inoculations, give you written instructions on feeding, training and
care, provide a pedigree and registration application form; provide references; provide a written contract with conditions
of sale and warranty; and assure you that the relationship between you and the
breeder is a continuing one.
The Assured Breeder Scheme is designed to promote
good breeding practice and help prospective purchasers to identify those
breeders who breed responsibly, with the health
of the
dogs and puppies a priority, and who
take care in ensuring that their puppies go to suitable
caring owners.
If you go to a truly
good breeder that has put in the time and money to get you a
well bread
dog that comes with a health guarantee and all its medical needs
taken care of before you get it, you should expect to spend more.
The
best way to TRY to avoid some health issues is by finding a reputable
breeder that not just SHOWS their
dogs in conformation, but
cares about the health
of the parents which is more important than
taking your
dog to a show... After all judges have different opinions and there is a lot
of politics involved in the
dog show world.
Remember always to deal with a reputable
breeder that treats their
dogs with respect and
takes good care of their health.
Good breeders will co-own the
dog with you for life because they want to be assured that the
dog is
well taken care of for its entire life
Traits
of a responsible
breeder include: • Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks
of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number
of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to
take the
dog back, should at any time you be unable to
care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a
good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible
breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type
of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy
well rounded puppy!
Donald Landes, who owns a high - volume
dog breeding operation in the village
of Eldorado in Preble County said he believes the state law, and new requirements such as state inspections, will help Ohio's
dog breeders take good care of the animals.
While I'm certainly not a professional
breeder or anything, I have done a bit
of research about my
dogs to ensure that I was
taking care of them in the
best way possible.